MANUAL NUMBER: CD32ZZ-095C

DATE: JUNE 9 / 2003

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION
RDK-205D
4K COLD HEAD

For Service Personnel Only

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Cryogenics Division

2-1-1 Yato-cho, Nishitokyo-City,

Tokyo 188-8585, Japan

TEL: +81-424-68-4240
FAX: +81-424-68-4219
E-mail: cryo@shi.co.jp
URL: http://www.shi.co.jp/cryopage
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ITEM PAGE No.

CROSS REFERANCE 1

1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2
1-1 SPECIFICATIONS 3
1-2 CONSTRUCTION 5

2 MAINTENANCE 7

APPENDIX
DRAWINGS

REVISION CONTROL

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CROSS REFERENCE

CROSS REFERENCE

Thoroughly read this manual and following manuals before using this equipment.

MANUAL NAME MANUAL No.

OPERATION MANUAL SRDK-205 CRYOCOOLER CD32ZZ-094
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION CKW-21A COMPRESSOR UNIT CD32ZZ-096

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The RDK-205D Cold Head is a two-stage GM cycle cryo-refrigerator. The function of the Cold Head is to
produce continuous closed-cycle refrigeration at temperatures, depending upon the heat load imposed, in
the range of 35 K to 50 K for the first-stage cold station and in the range of 3.5 K to 4.2 K for the second-
stage cold station.
The Cold Head has three major components: the drive unit; the cylinder; and the displacer-regenerator
assembly, which is located inside the cylinder.
With newly developed rare earth regenerator material and with very unique structure, the model RDK-
205D Cold Head has its 2nd stage refrigeration capacity of 0.5W at 4.2K.

Functionally, the high-pressure helium gas from the Compressor Unit will be supplied to the Cold Head
through the helium gas supply connector. The supply gas will be passed into the displacer-regenerator
assembly, come out through the displacer-regenerator assembly to the crankcase through the motor
housing, and finally will be returned to the Compressor Unit through the helium gas return connector. The
helium gas expansion in the displacer-regenerator assembly will be provided cooling condition for the first
and second-stage cold stations.

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1-1 SPECIFICATIONS

1-1 SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications of the RDK-205D Cold Head are summarized in Table 1.1
Figure 1.1 shows the outline view of Cold Head.

Table 1.1 RDK-205D COLD HEAD SPECIFICATION

Refrigeration Capacity
First Stage 3.0 / 4.0 W at 50 K (50 / 60 Hz)
Second Stage 0.5 W at 4.2 K (50 / 60 Hz)
Orientation Any
Capacity Loss: Max. 20%
Ambient Operating Temperature 5 to 28 deg.C (41 to 82.4 deg.F)
28 to 35 deg.C (82.4 to 95 deg.F)
with 5% Capacity Loss
Helium Gas Pressure
Static 1.60 - 1.65 MPa at 20 deg.C (68 deg.F)
2
(16.3 - 16.8 kgf/cm G, 232 - 239 psig)
Operating (High Side)* 2.00 - 2.30 MPa --- approx.
2
(20.4 - 23.5 kgf/cm G, 290 - 333 psig)
Pressure Relief Valve Setting 1.86 - 1.96 MPa
2
(19.0 - 20.0 kgf/cm G, 270 - 284 psig)
Gas Supply Connector 1/2-inch Coupling
Gas Return Connector 1/2-inch Coupling
Dimension
Width 180 mm (7.09’)
Length 294 mm (11.58’)
Height 512 mm (20.16’)
Weight 14.0 kg (30.8 LBS) --- approx.
* The operating pressure varies according to the heat load of cold head and temperature around the equipment.

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1-1 SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 1.1 OUTLINE VIEW OF COLD HEAD MODEL RDK-205D

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1-2 CONSTRUCTION

1-2 CONSTRUCTION

The cross section of the RDK-205D Cold Head is shown in Figure 1.2. It consists of a Cylinder, No. 1
Displacer, No. 2 Displacer, drive mechanism, and Cold Head Drive Motor. No. 1 Displacer is connected
to the Scotch Yoke which can be driven by the Cold Head Drive Motor through the Crank with Bush so that
the rotation of the Cold Head Drive Motor can be varied to reciprocating motion of Scotch Yoke and
Displacers.

The Rotary Valve system is furnished to control the helium gas intake and exhaust timing. The Rotary
Valve is also coupled to the Cold Head Drive Motor through Crank, so intake and exhaust operation is
synchronized with the position of the Displacer.

The Displacer is a loose fit in the Cylinder except at the top and where it is equipped with a
dynamic(sliding) seal to prevent leakage passed through the clearance between the Displacer and
Cylinder.

The Displacers consist of regenerator material which cool the gas when passing downwards to the cold
space and heats the gas when passing upwards from the cold space. Rear earth regenerator material is
used in the 2nd stage Displacer to produce the cooling capacity at the temperature of 4.2K.

The pressure above and below the Displacer is the same except for small pressure drops across the
regenerator when gas is flowing trough it. Virtually no physical work is required to move the Displacer in
the Cylinder. No work is done on the gas and the gas does no work on the Displacer. The pressure in
the system is increased or decreased by operation of the inlet or outlet valves.

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1-2 CONSTRUCTION

Figure 1.2 CROSS SECTION OF THE RDK-205D COLD HEAD

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2 MAINTENANCE

2 MAINTENANCE

The RDK-205D Cold Head is to be required to replace the sliding parts inside every 10,000 Hrs.
The maintenance work is not a User’s maintenance. Replace the Cold Head completely at site and return
it to Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. for refurbishment.

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX

DRAWINGS

No. PART NAME

1 RDK-205D COLD HEAD

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REVISION CONTROL

REVISION CONTROL

Manual
Revision Remarks Date
No.
-A Publication of first edition. Mar. 28 / 2001
-B Correct the Cold Head specification. JAN. 10 / 2002
-C Change the division name. JUNE 9 / 2003
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